Real skeletons were used in Poltergeist

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Real corpses were used in the 1982 film Poltergeist. The reason that real skeletons were used in the movie is because it was actually cheaper and more cost-effective than creating and using plastic fake ones.

JoBeth Williams, the actress who falls in the pool with the… pic.twitter.com/eB43pXFTTR
— Morbid Knowledge (@Morbidful) December 22, 2023

Covers: Sally Go ‘Round the Roses

“Sally Go ‘Round the Roses” was recorded in 1963. The Third Mind has just released the most recent cover.

Great thread of fake implausible Muppets movies

#muppetmovies pic.twitter.com/iqHFaFX5Bb
— christhebarker (@christhebarker) December 16, 2022

Someone just posted muppet Westerberg. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/V9JfdM9KqQ
— High on Stress (MPLS Rock n Roll) (@highonstress) December 23, 2023

#muppetmovies pic.twitter.com/qkBPsU5vP0
— christhebarker (@christhebarker) December 17, 2022

The economic news is good

Will Biden get any credit for it?

This graph tells a key story of this economy.

After the Great Recession, millions of people were stuck in long-term unemployment for years. It caused enormous pain and damage.

Not this time. The benefits of full-employment are massive. pic.twitter.com/unQaynOp1d
— Michael Linden (@MichaelSLinden) December 22, 2023

Everything's pointing up.

As any economist will confirm: This is just a terrible recession. pic.twitter.com/9wi1nHMbFc
— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) December 22, 2023

Is this a turning point??

U.S. Consumer Sentiment is (finally) improving. Huge jump in December as Americans see inflation cooling.

Note the really big jump in people hearing "favorable news" (blue line) about the economy.

(Still…sentiment is only at early 2010 levels) pic.twitter.com/eVgyNrBw6c
— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) December 22, 2023

We got more stellar economic news this morning. Consumers are hanging tough, spending at close to a 2% real pace – strong enough to propel the economy forward but not so strong it fans inflation. Indeed, core PCE inflation has returned to the Fed’s 2% target in recent months.
— Mark Zandi (@Markzandi) December 22, 2023

Covers: Thinkin’ ‘Bout You Baby/Darlin’

The Beach Boys’ 1967 single “Darlin'” takes some of the music from the 1964 single “Thinkin’ ‘Bout You Baby”. Both songs were written by Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Mike Love.

Today in 1963, The Beach Boys recorded The Story Of My Life and Thinkin' 'Bout You Baby with Sharon Marie pic.twitter.com/09b65zHNGp
— beachboyslegacy.com (@beachboyslegacy) December 13, 2023

Antisemitism and Holocaust denial in young Americans

28% of Americans aged 18-29 agree that “Jews have too much power in America.” 23% agree “the Holocaust has been exaggerated.”

They’re not just more sympathetic to Palestinians. They're more wary of Jews.

A close look at antisemitism in young Americans. https://t.co/JxeNhMTy4W
— Will Saletan (@saletan) December 14, 2023

1 in 5 (!!!) young americans thinks the holocaust is a myth

tiktok, twitter surely helping pic.twitter.com/uVOyRySb0E
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) December 8, 2023

Covers: When You Walk in the Room

I don’t remember this one. I found out about it from Greg Mitchell’s column – see the tweet below. I encourage you to subscribe to his newsletter. See the links in his column for the videos.

“When You Walk in the Room” (1963) was originally recorded by its author Jackie DeShannon.

When Springsteen told–and showed–me how Jackie DeShannon song influenced "Born to Run." https://t.co/yTI53EQfNP pic.twitter.com/lSQErDJ0be
— Greg Mitchell (@GregMitch) November 19, 2023

I remember “Buzz the Fuzz”

Biff Rose had bad views but I fondly remember “Buzz the Fuzz” (1968).

More tweets on Roberto Clemente

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A great photo sequence of Roberto Clemente making a terrific catch. pic.twitter.com/svuO7vdKBf
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) November 1, 2023

Roberto Clemente has 65 more career outfield assists than anyone born after 1909. This is why.

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— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) October 28, 2023

"I've only been in the league little over a year & a half, but I don't think I've ever seen him make an easy out. The best player in the game today & the best player I’ve ever seen"
Dave Bristol
`68, Clemente hits an inside the park HR at Forbes. pic.twitter.com/n76fbwapKd
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) October 17, 2023

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Bruno Sammartino and Roberto Clemente. It’s not getting more Pittsburgh than this today, folks. pic.twitter.com/y5JFiKu9yW
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) September 24, 2023

“I still see him sometimes when I am alone. People remember him as a ballplayer, but he was so much more. He was a father, a husband, a wonderful man.”
Vera Clemente pic.twitter.com/XBo2BheWaQ
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) September 24, 2023

"Even after his death, the spirit of Roberto remained in Pittsburgh and with him in mind, many people accomplished things that perhaps seemed impossible. He exemplified what a WS is all about. The glamour and physical and mental endurance needed to perform"
Willie Stargell pic.twitter.com/02VCc2xbE0
— Jim Koenigsberger (@Jimfrombaseball) September 23, 2023

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To calculate WAR, we convert a player's stats as a hitter, fielder, and baserunner into runs.

The only player to have 300+ batting runs, 200+ fielding runs—Roberto Clemente. Today, we recognize the impact he had, both on and off the field. #ClementeDay pic.twitter.com/OzeDxSq0i2
— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) September 15, 2023

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Gerrymandering in North Dakota

More Republican efforts to gerrymander. They;re going to try to use a recent bad court decision to defend their indefensible gerrymandering.

NEW: North Dakota Sec. of State has announced his intention to appeal the ND legislative redistricting case.

In his statement, ND SoS Howe specifically cited the 8th Circuits ruling that private individuals can't bring lawsuits under Section 2 of the VRA. https://t.co/jSibjMzD1I
— The Redistrict Network (@RedistrictNet) November 21, 2023

#NEW: Maps signed by Presidential-candidate and ND Governor Doug Burgum overturned for being racially discriminatory to Native American voters. https://t.co/qxA7I9ssSy
— The Redistrict Network (@RedistrictNet) November 17, 2023

A federal judge finds North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the rights of two Native American tribes by diluting their voting strength.

The judge has ordered the GOP-controlled legislature to “adopt a plan to remedy the violation.” https://t.co/Q3cTPF13vM
— The Recount (@therecount) November 17, 2023